The Importance of Sun Exposure

If this is your first year of gardening, let me start by saying, “welcome!” You’re at the beginning of something exciting, with real benefits for your health and wellbeing. Of […]
Earth Day Birthday

Earth Day has a very special place in our heart here at Royal City Nursery. Not only is it a day that stands for conservation, but it’s also our fifth […]
How to Attract Winter Birds to Your Yard

Birds, like all animals, are integral to a healthy ecosystem. It’s lots of fun to watch their antics as they chirp and flutter about in your yard, but they’re so […]
Front Yard Landscaping for the Holidays

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for front-yard decor! From wreaths, to lighting, to snow-covered plants, the landscapes in Guelph are a perfect match for the chilly winter […]
6 Tips for Winterizing Your Landscape

It’s time to put your landscape to bed, and while your shrubs and trees likely aren’t dreaming of sugarplums (unless they’re plum trees), winterizing them properly is the best gift […]
The Benefits of Lighting Your Landscape

“Modern Farmhouse Landscape” by Kichler When most people think about landscape design, lighting isn’t normally top of mind. We’re all familiar enough with the importance of sunlight, but it’s just as […]
Your Fall Lawn Care Guide

Here’s my controversial opinion: fall lawn care is fun. I can practically feel the eye rolls I’ll get for that, but I stand by my opinion. Consider this: you get […]
Benefits of Trees in Your Landscape

As lucky as we are to live in Ontario, the home of the Boreal Forest, we tend to take trees for granted. After the hundredth time driving or walking past […]